Flexible Departure Inshore Fishing

NEW Holmes Beach, FL 1 - 6 People 4 - 8 Hours From $600 Trip #10234
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Get ready to experience the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast with Captain Josh, a born-and-raised local with lifelong experience in commercial and tournament fishing. Captain Josh is a U.S. Master Captain who brings youthful energy, deep local knowledge, and serious skill to every trip. Whether you’re casting lines in the vibrant waters around Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, or Siesta Key, he’s here to make sure your day on the water is unforgettable.

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About Your Trip

Get ready to experience the best of Florida’s Gulf Coast with Captain Josh, a born-and-raised local with lifelong experience in commercial and tournament fishing. Captain Josh is a U.S. Master Captain who brings youthful energy, deep local knowledge, and serious skill to every trip. Whether you’re casting lines in the vibrant waters around Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, or Siesta Key, he’s here to make sure your day on the water is unforgettable.

Captain Josh specializes in action-packed inshore and nearshore fishing adventures, targeting a wide variety of species throughout the year. Depending on the season and trip length, you might hook into Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder—or chase bigger nearshore species like Gag and Goliath Grouper, Kingfish, Permit, Cobia, and even Blacktip Shark.

Your trip will take place aboard a 24’ Ranger bay boat, purpose-built for inshore action and capable of comfortably accommodating up to six guests. This vessel comes fully loaded with top-tier fishing electronics, a fighting chair, live bait well, wireless trolling motor, and all the creature comforts for a great day on the water. Seating is thoughtfully arranged so everyone has a front-row seat to the action.

All trips—whether 4, 6, or 8 hours—are fully outfitted with quality rods, reels, lures, tackle, and live bait. Half Day trips will stay inshore while longer trips are able to expand their range to nearshore waters and the species that live there. Captain Josh even takes care of the fishing license, so all you need to do is show up and get ready to fish. At the end of your trip, he’ll clean and fillet any legal keepers for you to take home.

Families are more than welcome aboard, and Captain Josh is especially great with kids. If you don’t have a child-sized life vest, just be sure to ask ahead of time. Feel free to pack snacks and extra drinks to keep everyone fueled up—though ice and bottled water are already included. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just no glass or hard liquor.

Departure locations are flexible and include Holmes Beach, Sarasota, Tierra Verde, Palmetto, Bradenton, and Bradenton Beach, depending on what works best for you and where the fishing is hottest. Each trip is tailored to give you the best possible experience based on tide, weather, and season.

Whether you’re chasing trophy Snook in the mangroves, battling a Goliath Grouper nearshore, or just looking to get the kids out for a fun day on the water, Captain Josh is ready to show you the ropes and share his passion for the local fishery.

Book your trip today and come see what makes fishing the waters around Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay so special!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

4 hours 6 hours 8 hours
1 Person
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
2 People
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
3 People
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
4 People
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
5 People
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
6 People
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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Josh R.

Independent Guide
Captain Josh was born and raised right here on Anna Maria Island, and with over 24 years of experience on the water, he’s done it all—commercial fishing, tournament circuits, yacht cruising, and even captaining tiki-style fun boats. A USCG Licensed 25-Ton Master Captain, Josh brings a deep knowledge of local waters and a passion for delivering good times, whether you’re battling Tarpon, chasing dolphins, or kicking back on a sunset cruise. From serious anglers to...

About Your Guide

Josh R.

Independent Guide
Captain Josh was born and raised right here on Anna Maria Island, and with over 24 years of experience on the water, he’s done it all—commercial fishing, tournament circuits, yacht cruising, and even captaining tiki-style fun boats. A USCG Licensed 25-Ton Master Captain, Josh brings a deep knowledge of local waters and a passion for delivering good times, whether you’re battling Tarpon, chasing dolphins, or kicking back on a sunset cruise. From serious anglers to laid-back explorers, Captain Josh has the experience (and the stories) to make your trip one to remember.
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.
You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.
Holmes Beach, Florida
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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Flexible Departure Inshore Fishing
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Year Built
2006
Boat Length
24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Ranger
Year Built
2006
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
250
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Fighting Chair, GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box, Radar
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 1 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

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Everything Else to Know

All gear is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel up to 1 day before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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